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A bomber crew of the 305th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-31342) nicknamed "Boeing's Best". A Veteran has written on the reverse: 'Boeings Best with part of my crew, Toulangeau top row 1st on left.'

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Units

Unofficial emblem, 305th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

A bomber crew of the 305th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31342) nicknamed "Boeing's Best". A Veteran has written on the reverse: 'My Crew Tourangeau 2nd from left, bottom row.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Boeings Best.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Aircraft

A B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Boeing's Best" of the 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Boeing's Best.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Boeing's Best
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 365th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection